We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee property accounting operations for a retail real estate portfolio in Calabasas, California. This position leads a multi-functional accounting team and ensures dependable financial reporting, operational discipline, and strong cross-functional partnership. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to improve processes while supporting sound business decisions.

Responsibilities:

Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycles, ensuring financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting documentation are completed accurately and on schedule. Manage property accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and general ledger functions to maintain reliable financial operations. Review common area maintenance and tenant recovery reconciliations, resolve billing issues, and oversee adjustments related to tenant charges. Guide the annual budgeting process for properties, while contributing to forecasts, variance reviews, and financial analysis that supports planning and performance decisions. Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability. Maintain insurance documentation for managed properties, coordinate renewal data for blanket policies, and support workers' compensation audit requirements. Oversee insurance claim activity by working with brokers, property teams, and other stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution. Lead and develop the accounting team by setting expectations, coaching performance, encouraging accountability, and fostering a collaborative environment. Support the financial and accounting components of property acquisitions, dispositions, and management changes, including related reporting and coordination. Partner with property management, senior leadership, auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and ownership groups to address accounting matters and deliver required financial information. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. At least 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including prior leadership of accounting staff. Strong background in commercial real estate, retail real estate, or property management accounting preferred. Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, tenant recoveries, and property budgeting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with property accounting or property management systems; MRI experience is strongly preferred and Avid is a plus. Demonstrated ability to strengthen controls, resolve complex issues, and manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail. Experience using AI and emerging technologies to improve accounting workflows, reporting quality, and business insight. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .